Frühlingsbeginn

beginning of spring

noun FRUEH-lings-be-gin Rare

Also means

vernal equinox (informal)

Usage Note

Frühlingsbeginn marks either the meteorological (1 March) or astronomical (~21 March) start of spring. German media widely report on it as a seasonal milestone. Compare Herbstbeginn, Winteranfang, Sommeranfang.

Examples

"Zum Frühlingsbeginn steigen die Temperaturen wieder."

Natural Translation

At the beginning of spring temperatures rise again.

Literal Translation

At spring-beginning rise the temperatures again.

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